A picture of a sign with the message “Kid Rock for US Senate” circulated the internet this week, leaving many wondering if it was real?

The musician, who was born Robert Ritchie and lives in suburban Detroit, said on social media Wednesday that a website teasing his Senate candidacy is real. He said he will make a "major announcement in the near future."

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The singer's official account tweeted, “I have had a ton of emails and texts asking me if this website is real… http://kidrockforsenate.com The answer is an absolute YES.”